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Certified Nurse Assistant

This program, approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), provides the instruction and on-the-job training required to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of Missouri. The program teaches basic nursing skills, resident rights, safety, communication techniques and infection control. CNAs are eligible for employment in nursing homes, hospitals, home care agencies and doctor’s offices.

There are three different components that make up the CNA Program at St. Charles Community College: classroom instruction, clinical internship and final exam (state exam). Students must complete all three components in order to be certified.

This program runs year-round and follows anopen-entry format(new students begin class every week). Students with all the appropriate registration materials can come in during office hours to register and pay for the classroom portion of the program and one can usually start within 3 weeks of enrollment (depending on class availability).Most students average about 5 months to complete all three components of the program.

Classroom Instruction (CNA 100)

This classroom instruction provides the 75 hours of classroom preparation required by DHSS. Daytime classes are held one day per week (Monday) from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for 12 weeks. The evening class is held on TuesdayANDThursday from 4-9 p.m. for 8 weeks (class availability varies depending on volume of enrollment – registration in certain sections may close for several weeks if a class fills up). Students MUST attend class on the day they choose during registration. Students must have a combined average of 80% on all exams to pass the classroom portion of the program.

Clinical Internship (CNA 102)

Tuition: $310

The clinical internship provides the 100 hours of on-the-job training required for CNA certification in the state of Missouri. Students are eligible to register for this component once they have completed at least 50% of their classroom instruction. Students MUST be registered for the clinical internship by their last day of classroom instruction.

Enrollment in the classroom portion of the CNA program does not guarantee acceptance into the clinical internship.

Prior to beginning their clinical hours, students will be required to complete and pass a urine drug screening (done at a facility designated by SCC) and attend a clinical orientation. Information and required paperwork will be provided to the student during the clinical registration process.

Students who are employed at a State of Missouri approved training site (these are Intermediate or Skilled Care Facilities) may elect to do their clinical training through their employer. In this case, students will need to coordinate with their facility to complete the required hours. (Please note: Not all facilities are approved to do this training – please check with your Administrator to verify eligibility.)

Sections

42 – Monday/Wednesday, 12-hour day shifts

43 – Tuesday/Thursday, 12-hour day shifts

44 – Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12-hour day shifts

45 – Tuesday/Thursday, 8-hour day shifts

46 – Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-hour evening shifts

47 – Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts

48 – Monday-Friday, 8-hour evening shifts

49 – Tuesday/Thursday, 8-hour evening shifts

50 – Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8-hour day shifts

**Beginning and ending times of shifts will vary based on the clinical site. A typical day shift begins around 7 a.m. and a typical evening shift begins around 3 p.m.**

Eligibility Requirements

Have completed at least 50% of the SCC CNA classroom instruction.

Have a combined average of 80% on all classroom exams (instructor verification required on clinical application)

Complete and pass a urine drug screening at a designated facility (paperwork provided during clinical registration).

Have a currentflu vaccineand be able to provide documentation (Sept-March).

Registration Requirements

Registration is done in the Nursing & Allied Health Office (#1 Academy Place, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368). Office hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours may vary, so it's always a good idea to check with us before coming.

Please bring the following items when you come in to register –

Completed Clinical Internship Application (approved and signed by instructor)

Final Exam (CNA 100-75)

Fee: $115

The Missouri CNA exam is administered to students who have successfully completed the CNA classroom instruction and clinical internship requirements through SCC. The exam consists of a 75-question multiple-choice written exam followed by a nine-procedure practicum (clinical) exam. Students must score at least an 80% on the written exam in order to move on to the practicum portion. Students must then score 100% on the practicum to qualify for certification.

Students must be completed with their 100 clinical hours and REGISTERED for the final exam within 3 months of completing their CNA classroom instruction. Exams are typically administered 3-5 weeks after registration. The exam may be taken up to three times within a 90-day time period. Additional fees are assessed for any re-testing.

Upon completion of the exam, results will be submitted to DHSS and an approved certifying agency. Certificates will be issued by the certifying agency and students should receive them within 45 days of testing.

Eligibility Requirements

Successful completion of both the classroom instruction and clinical internship hours.

Register and pay for the exam within 3 months of completion of the classroom instruction.

Registration Requirements

Registration is done in the Nursing & Allied Health Office (#1 Academy Place, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368). Office hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours may vary, so it's always a good idea to check with us before coming.

Please bring the following items when you come in to register –

Copyof both sides ofCOMPLETEDAppendix A/B (provided to students upon completion of the classroom instruction).

Fee

This is a non-credit, certificate course. Tuition and fees are due at time of registration and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tuition and schedules for the CNA program are subject to change without notice. Please check this Web page frequently to stay updated on any changes made.

18%

Employment of certified nurse assistants is projected to grow 18% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.